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Reviews

“Alwa’s Awakening is both a wonderful game and a wonderful achievement.”
10/10 – Retro 101

“I just beat the awesome Alwa's Awakening 8-Bit Edition. Even though it was released this year, it has earned a spot in my Top 3 NES games of all time.”
SpaceBooger3030

About This Content

The highly awaited NES remake is finally here!


Originally released in 2017, the NES version is finally here! With the same challenging and exciting gameplay, this version feels like the original but there's also new and exclusive content added such as new levels and new music.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

This is NOT the PC version. You'll need an NES emulator to run this game

In order to play this game you need to download a separate NES emulator. At the bottom of this page you can find a link to the one we recommend. If you're just looking for the original version of this game, please see the base game Alwa's Awakening.

An NES game with new and exclusive content

  • A new challenging NES game inspired by such classics as Battle of Olympus and Solstice. The original game has been completely rebuilt from scratch with new and exclusive content added, such as new levels and new music.

Use your magic staff

  • Equip a magic staff that holds many mysterious powers. Use it to solve puzzles and defeat enemies in over 400 unique rooms. Upgrade your staff by finding new gemstones.

You are Zoe

  • Play as Zoe who has been sent for to help free the land of Alwa. With easy to understand controls, you'll jump and fight your way through the many different challenging rooms.

Explore the land of Alwa

  • Explore a large interconnected map in true ‘Metroidvania’ style. Play the game any way you want and find your own way through the land of Alwa.

Find new items and learn new abilities

  • Find and unlock a slew of different objects throughout the adventure that will both give Zoe new abilities as well as unlock new areas.

An 8-bit soundtrack

  • Listen to a completely new 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 new original tracks composed by Robert Kreese. Also features a special guest track by Prof. Sakamoto.



This is NOT the PC version. You'll need an NES emulator to run this game

Installation Instructions

  • Download an NES emulator of your choice (Not included in this download)
  • Make sure the original game and the NES version are downloaded
  • Navigate to the Alwa’s Awakening The 8-Bit Edition folder by right-clicking on Alwa’s Awakening in your Library and select Manage - Browse local files
  • Start AlwasAwakening.nes In the NES emulator

For more information, please see the ReadMe.txt file included in the download.

Download an NES emulator here

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205330/RetroArch__Mesen/

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* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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